Day 27

March 19 is the Feast Day of Saint Joseph.  One of the traditions that I enjoyed about Catholicism is recognizing the different Saints on their respective holy days.  I know that I don't need a middle man or the intercession of the saints, but I enjoyed reflecting on these biblical and church heroes.  Today, in the Catholic church is St. Joseph's feast day and I found myself reading Matthew 1:20-21

But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” 

What amazing faith Joseph had.  I look at my life and how easily I am discouraged or disheartened or how worried I get over really small things and here is Joseph who was a poor carpenter betrothed to a woman now with child and he embraced his role as earthly father and became a refugee in Egypt to keep him safe - knowing that he was the Son of God.  "Do not be afraid."  What a humbling thought as a Christian and a parent. 

Today I am thankful...

271. for Joseph's example

272. for our double stroller

273. for the Methodist church playground

274. for watching how excited my kids get about running through a sprinkler when we are on a walk

275. for Houston and watching my kids play with him

276. for all the times I have come so close to running out of gas, but never have

277. for leftover birthday cake for breakfast

278. for rollbamaroll.com and the other sports blogs that keep me so well informed and for spring football practice

279. for our azaleas that make the front of our house look so happy

280.  For The Band